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The Cosmic Buddha of the Golden Wheel 

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There are currently no plans to exhibit this artwork at the TNM Collection Exhibitions.

Known as the Cosmic Buddha of the Golden Wheel, this god embodies the powers of all buddhas and bodhisattvas. He emits rings of sacred light and forms a hand gesture representing the union of humans and buddhas. This image was considered so powerful that it was kept hidden in a temple. It was displayed only during secret rituals, during which monks prayed for health and longevity.

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Important Cultural Property
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Artist
Period/Century
Kamakura period, 13th century
Country/Origin
Excavation site
Material
Color on silk
Size
Inscriptions
Donor
Collection reference no.
A-10601
Genre
Painting
Category
Paintings, sketches, and prints > Japan > Buddhist paintings
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